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IGHS Winkels
World Geography Chapter 12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| escarpment | a steep cliff between two level areas at different heights |
| sertao | interior plateau |
| favelas | slum communities |
| plantations | large commercial farms |
| gasohol | an alcohol-based fuel that is a mix of gasoline and ethanol |
| deforestation | permanent removal of woodlands |
| ecotourism | tourism that encourages environmental awareness and has little effect on the ecosystem |